Dr. James Emery White

Five Essential Spiritual Exercises for Finishing Well

While physical fitness is crucial for aging well, these five essential spiritual practices ensure a vibrant faith and a life lived with purpose.

Would Martin Luther King Jr. Be Heard in 2026?

How Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful message, rooted in a Christian worldview, might struggle to resonate in today's digital age where foundational beliefs are often dismissed.

When Fear Steals Joy: Dancing, Social Pressure, and the Christian Call

From the Charleston to TikTok, dance has long defined youth culture, but a new fear of being filmed is causing people to stop dancing at live events.

When You Should Know It’s Plagiarism

In the digital age, pastoral plagiarism has reached new levels of deception, with some leaders metaphorically photoshopping themselves into others' stories to claim credit.

What’s Really Lost When a Church Closes

As thousands of churches face closure, we explore the profound loss of community centers, shelters, and vital economic contributors that extends far beyond spiritual services.

The End of MTV

MTV is phasing out its music video channels, marking the end of an era that revolutionized pop culture by making visuals as crucial as sound and globalizing youth culture.

2026 New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Church

Beyond typical New Year's resolutions, discover 15 biblically-inspired goals to transform your faith and leadership in the coming year.

The Year 2025 in Review

Learn what truly captivated the world in 2025 by exploring Google's most searched terms, from major political events and trending pop culture to unexpected viral phenomena.

The day after Christmas presents a unique challenge: maintaining the spirit of the season beyond the festivities. Learn how to truly embody the values of Christmas year-round, focusing on the enduring message of hope and love.

Joseph and Mary: Raw and Unfiltered (2025)

There are at least two overlooked aspects of the story of Joseph and Mary. Yet knowing about these two dynamics to their life adds even more wonder to the Christmas story.

Yes, Virginia (2025)

In 1897, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, a coroner’s assistant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, was asked by his then eight-year-old daughter, Virginia, whether Santa Claus really existed. He suggested that she write The Sun, then a prominent New York City newspaper, because “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.”

Revival or Reset? What 2025 Really Tells Us About Faith in America

While the rise of the "nones" and Christian decline have temporarily stabilized, a deeper search for meaning is emerging among younger generations, presenting a unique spiritual opportunity. This phenomenon, characterized by a "religious emotion divorced from religious belief," suggests a fertile ground for engagement beyond traditional religious structures.